Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Dry, burning feet; sun-cracked lips; hoarse whispers; weary days and frigid nights. These are companions in the desert. Sad hearts, weary hands and limp hopes: these are signs of the wilderness.

There, overcome by heat, we hear God calling. Prepare the way for Me to come.

Though we might entertain illusions that God has forgotten about us or is no longer attentive, He speaks. God's tender voice comes through Isaiah to His people then and now. I am here to comfort you.

When adversity thins our will to overcome, God calls forth hope. When desert sucks water out of us and dries out containers too small for God, we encounter this oasis: God cares.

God offers us comfort. Our tender shepherd promises to gently lead and protect as we trudge through barren terrain.

Might He ask, Have you forgotten my wisdom is beyond yours? I measure the seas in the cup of my hand, and weigh mountains on my scales. Don't compare me to puny idols you have made, hoping they will save.

I see you. I know what you face. I don't grow weary, and I will share my strength with you.
Hope in Me. I will renew your strength. Don't give up. Look to My power and ready yourself to receive. Prepare space for me.

As you do so, I will help you, and as you work with My strength, you will see My glory.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATIONStudy Isaiah 40. Place your desert circumstance before the God of all Comfort. Choose some of Isaiah's metaphors and rephrase them to apply to your situation.

Can you see how that exercise prepares the way for God coming to you in your wilderness?

According to this chapter, what are some ways that God comes? For example as Creator (28), Shepherd (11), and Sovereign Lord (10). Now worship The Lord as He deserves. And exhale.

About Me

Continually being transformed by God's grace.
Passionate about leading women's spiritual refreshers; Christian Inspirational Speaker; (appreciate your referrals).Spiritual Friend (use counseling and spiritual insights to help persons reach their goals).
MA (magna cum laude) in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling;
In addition to leading spiritual refreshers and public speaking I have worked as a Director of Newcomers in local churches. Currently, I serve as one of the speakers for the INUMC's Prayer and Forgiveness Service in our Fruitful Congreagation Journey.
I have also volunteered at a Free Health Clinic; as a 3rd grade Religious Education Teacher; and with A Better Way's A-OK's after school program.
I am learning to write tight and effectively, and thank God for the writers I have encountered who have shared their hearts as well as writing insights with me.
God has blessed me with a fine husband, two lovely daughters and two wonderful sons-in-love.